Get ready to confront the uncomfortable truths about climate change with investigative humorist and climate action enthusiast Dan Ilic inPreppers, a podcast by the UNSW Centre for Ideas that dives deep into the realities we often avoid.

Get ready to confront the uncomfortable truths about climate change with investigative humorist and climate action enthusiast Dan Ilic in Preppers, a podcast by the <a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/">UNSW Centre for Ideas</a> that dives deep into the realities we often avoid.

In the popular imagination preppers are eccentric, hoarder types with a fondness for tinned pineapple and a belief that ‘the end of the world as we know it’ is on its way. But as we move into an era that marks time by the rate and severity of disasters – with a pandemic in the rear view and more black summers out ahead – isn’t it about time we all started to prepare? 

 As heat records break and the weather becomes wilder, are we preparing hard and fast enough for the climate changes that are coming? And what’s happening at UNSW and beyond to get us ready? Investigative humorist and climate action enthusiast Dan Ilic, presents Preppers, a new podcast by the UNSW Centre for Ideas. 

Are you getting ready?

In the popular imagination preppers are eccentric, hoarder types with a fondness for tinned pineapple and a belief that ‘the end of the world as we know it’ is on its way. But as we move into an era that marks time by the rate and severity of disasters – with a pandemic in the rear view and more black summers out ahead – isn’t it about time we all started to prepare? 
 As heat records break and the weather becomes wilder, are we preparing hard and fast enough for the climate changes that are coming? And what’s happening at UNSW and beyond to get us ready? Investigative humorist and climate action enthusiast Dan Ilic, presents Preppers, a new podcast by the <a href="https://unswcentreforideas.com/">UNSW Centre for Ideas</a>. 
Are you getting ready?

Preppers

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Trailer: Preppers

Within today's social media landscape, a finely tuned content algorithm is serving up often unhealthy and sometimes extreme views on masculinity. For boys, in particular, the injection of vitriol into playgrounds, classrooms, backyards and wider society has turned the question of what it means to be a man on its head. This is also having far-reaching consequences for young girls and women. 

So what do we do when influencers co-opt masculinity for clout? Hear ABC presenter Siobhan Marin as she explores this topic with award-winning author, human rights advocate and Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo, former Aussie Rules player and Chief Operating Officer for the AFL, Tom Harley.

Originally recorded on 18 November 2025.

Within today's social media landscape, a finely tuned content algorithm is serving up often unhealthy and sometimes extreme views on masculinity. For boys, in particular, the injection of vitriol into playgrounds, classrooms, backyards and wider society has turned the question of what it means to be a man on its head. This is also having far-reaching consequences for young girls and women.&nbsp;
So what do we do when influencers co-opt masculinity for clout? Hear&nbsp;ABC presenter Siobhan Marin as she explores this topic with award-winning author, human rights advocate and Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo, former Aussie Rules player and Chief Operating Officer for the AFL, Tom Harley.
Originally recorded on 18 November 2025.

Who's the Man? (Re-release)

Hear acclaimed political biographer Troy Bramston in conversation with UNSW’s Verity Firth and delve into his latest book Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New. From Whitlam’s rise through the Labor party to Prime Minister, to his family, upbringing and life after politics, Troy lifts the lid on new revelations behind the man and his polices.

Hear acclaimed political biographer Troy Bramston in conversation with UNSW&rsquo;s Verity Firth and delve into his latest book Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New. From Whitlam&rsquo;s rise through the Labor party to Prime Minister, to his family, upbringing and life after politics, Troy lifts the lid on new revelations behind the man and his polices.

Gough Whitlam: The Vista of the New

We’ve come a long way since references to lesbians could potentially land you jail-time and lesbian culture was less visible in literature and the arts, social commentary and public life. From anthemic pop icons Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish to commercially successful flicks like Bottoms and Love Lies Bleeding, lesbian culture is having a moment.  

In the fifty years since the rallying cry “Lesbians are Lovely!” was sprawled across walls, bodies and picket boards in the fight for recognition and liberation, there have been many developments in queer identity and culture. But are we making space for all lesbians and how can we celebrate every part of our community? 

Hosted by Walkley Award-winning journalist, presenter and producer Mon Schafter and featuring a trailblazing lineup of panellist, including Kate Rowe, an activist and advocate ‘78er who marched in the original Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras; Kath Ebbs queer actor, presenter and content creator; and Jackie Turner, trans woman, social justice and climate organiser, and Director of Trans Justice Project. 

This event is co-presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas (in collaboration with Dr Yves Rees) and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

We&rsquo;ve&nbsp;come a long way since&nbsp;references to&nbsp;lesbians&nbsp;could&nbsp;potentially&nbsp;land you&nbsp;jail-time&nbsp;and lesbian&nbsp;culture was&nbsp;less visible&nbsp;in&nbsp;literature&nbsp;and the arts,&nbsp;social&nbsp;commentary&nbsp;and&nbsp;public life. From anthemic pop icons Chappell Roan and&nbsp;Billie Eilish&nbsp;to commercially successful flicks like&nbsp;Bottoms&nbsp;and&nbsp;Love Lies Bleeding, lesbian&nbsp;culture is having a moment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In the fifty years since the rallying cry &ldquo;Lesbians are Lovely!&rdquo; was sprawled across walls,&nbsp;bodies&nbsp;and picket boards in the fight for recognition and liberation, there have been many developments in queer identity and culture.&nbsp;But are we making space for all lesbians and how can we celebrate&nbsp;every&nbsp;part&nbsp;of our community?&nbsp;
Hosted by Walkley Award-winning journalist, presenter and producer Mon Schafter and featuring a trailblazing lineup of panellist, including Kate Rowe, an activist and advocate &lsquo;78er who marched in the original Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras; Kath Ebbs queer actor, presenter and content creator; and Jackie Turner, trans woman, social justice and climate organiser, and Director of Trans Justice Project.&nbsp;
This event is co-presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas (in collaboration with Dr Yves Rees) and <a href="https://www.mardigras.org.au/">Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras</a>.

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